Warning: Spoilers ahead for Netflix’s All the Bright Places.
Netflix’s All the Bright Places soundtrack features a wide range of songs to match the hopeful, yet tragic vibe of the film. The romantic drama starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith is based on the YA novel of the same name by Jennifer Niven. The adaptation has a lengthy soundtrack, ranging from emotional ballads to indie tunes.
All the Bright Places follows Violet (Fanning), a teenager struggling to cope after the death of her older sister who died in a car accident. She then meets Finch (Smith), a classmate who tries to get her out of her shell by using a school project. Violet then learns that Finch is suffering from his own demons. As the pair grow closer, they find that there can be hope during dark times, but everyone carries some type of secret.
Before the film dropped on Netflix, the official trailer featured the song “Where Do I Go From Here?” by the band named A Year On Earth. The story is very emotional so it makes sense that there are a few heart-wrenching songs. Aside from the songs featured in All the Bright Places, the movie contains a beautiful instrumental score by Keegan DeWitt. Here’s a list of every song on the All the Bright Places soundtrack.
- Claire George feat. Yumi Zouma – “Where Do You Go?” – Finch is running through the town before he sees Violet standing on the ledge of the bridge looking like she’s about to jump.
- Maribou State – “Kochi” – Finch returns home and pulls into the garage.
- Branford Marsalis Quartet feat. Terence Blanchard – “Mo’ Better Blues” – Finch listens to music as he looks up Violet and Eleanor on his computer.
- Many Voices Speak – “Tank Town” – Finch is running at night and passes the bridge before seeing a memorial for Eleanor.
- Sylvan Esso – “PARADE (W/M)” – Violet attends a party and goes to find Amanda.
- Joji – “Yeah Right” – Roamer talks to Violet at the house party.
- Mr. Little Jeans – “Waking Up” – Finch is driving when he sees Violet riding her bike before she agrees to partner up on the “wandering” project.
- Skinshape – “I Didn’t Know” – Finch is writing on post-its and looks at a Virginia Woolf collection in his room.
- NONONO – “Pumpin Blood” – Finch is seen running and when Violet wakes up, he’s in her yard sleeping.
- Starship – “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” – Violet gets in the car with Finch for the first time since her sister’s accident.
- Sonny & The Sunsets – “Too Young To Burn” – Finch sings while he and Violet are driving around and she apologizes for how she previously acted.
- Babeheaven – “November” – Violet talks to her mom while Finch is shown painting part of his room. He is then seen running and then locks himself in the closet to write on more post-its.
- Sonny & The Sunsets – “Too Young To Burn” – The song plays again during the credits.
As always, Netflix movies and TV shows tend to be filled with a wide variety of songs on their soundtracks. Some releases are even known for the music in them, like 13 Reasons Why, for example. Of course, All the Bright Places is certainly different, but as noted with the above selection, the soundtrack contains songs for every person.
